How far is Cypress Lake, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Cypress Lake, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 408.9 miles (658 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305.8 miles (492.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cypress Lake and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Lake and Tallahassee.
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Start on Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
106 m · 21 sec · Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
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Turn left onto Winkler Road
2692 ft · 1 min · Winkler Road
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Turn right onto Cypress Lake Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Cypress Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Summerlin Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Summerlin Road
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Continue on Boy Scout Drive
3109 ft · 1 min · Boy Scout Drive
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Continue on Fowler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street
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Turn right onto Colonial Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
298.5 mi · 5 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cypress Lake and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
299 mi · 05h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cypress Lake and Mostly Clear near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cypress Lake to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 408.9 miles (658 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.7 miles from Cypress Lake and 206.2 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305.8 miles (492.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.86 one way or $119.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cypress Lake and Mostly Clear near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Wildwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Inverness Government Center
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.
Wildwood, Florida
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Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cypress Lake and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 305.8 mi (492.14 km).
#1 Cypress Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 11,846 |
| Coordinates | 26.5381300, -81.8992500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 658 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $59.86 | $119.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $66.32 | $132.64 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $70.65 | $141.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $62.77 | $125.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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